Friday, May 13, 2016

Osimhen fit for Burundi clash

By Rasaq Oboirien
EX-World U-17 star, Victor Osimhen has been declared fit for the AFCON 20 qualifiers between Burundi and Nigeria in Bujumbura, reports NaijaSportsXtra. 
Recall the Chile 2015 golden shoe winner who scored the winning goal in Thursday's tune-up game between the Dream Team and Flying Eagles, was reported to be out of the qualifiers after picking up an injury.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said on Friday, "Contrary to reports in a section of media, Victor Osimhen is fit and ready to play against Burundi."
Meanwhile,  the Burundi Football Federation did confirm that the clash will take place at the Prince Louis Stadium in Bujumbura on Saturday, 21st May, with a kick-off time of 3pm which is (1pm Nigeria time).